by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Musical Theater Schools in California ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 48 degrees in musical theater annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The musical theatre school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Musical Theater Schools in California. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the musical theatre degrees they offer, see the list below.
University of Southern California is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in musical theater. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in musical theater from University of Southern California
California State University - Chico is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in musical theater. Chico State is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Chico.More information about a degree in musical theater from California State University - Chico
Explore all the Best Musical Theater Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 7 |
Musical Theater is one of 11 different types of Drama & Theater Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,862 |
| Acting | 381 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 326 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 134 |
| Costume Design | 26 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 24 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 6 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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